4 Ways to Choose Joy!
Today, I am doing last minute invitations to friends and folowers to join me in Discovering Joy in Philippians- Holiday edition Zoom face to face virtual Bible study (starting Nov 3). As I prepare, I am also praying for those…
5 G.I.F.T.S to Bless You and Your Shepherd
Everyone loves a well-chosen gift! We have spent our entire married life in ministry. We know what things keep a Shepherd, a Pastor, a Missionary, a Speaker/Author or non- profit leader and his/her spouse encouraged and motivated. You and your…
The SECRET to Lasting Love: Have a Marriage Meet Up!
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. - Colossians 3:14 Congratulations! You are a top-notch, smart, and wise couple who wants the BEST for your life and love! You are a…
15 Reasons We Are Happily Married
We all need some cheering up and good news these days. One of our friends, who can always help us smile, is the bestselling author, Phil Callaway. He just released a fabulous book, Laugh Like a Kid Again. Here is…
Protecting Your Marriage Thru Prayer
Pray with Your Partner All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NHEB) Devote…
8 Innovative Ideas for Making Meaningful Memories and Forging Family Fun This Summer
This will go down in history as one of the most unusual July 4 weekends-- the most surreal summers-- in history. Here are 8 ideas to bring a little celebration and joy to your family on holidays-- and any of…
Woman of Influence: Sojourner Truth
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) In 1996, InterVarsity Press published my first solo book for women: Woman of Influence: 10 Traits of Those Who Want to Make A Difference. At…
The Power of Our Words
Sharon Jaynes is one of my best friends, a kindred heart because she too has broken negative family patterns from her home of origin and gone on to build a beautiful, loving, and positive marriage and family. One of the…
The Basics: Keep the End in Mind 1 Peter 1:3-5
https://youtu.be/m4jn499Z_Hw Over the past few weeks we have repeatedly heard, “practice the basics.” Wash your handsCover your mouth when you cough or sneezeStay home if you are sickDon’t touch your faceClean all surfacesPractice social distancing These basic habits were, of…
Very Last Minute Valentine Romance Ideas
Romance to the Rescue: Last Minute Valentine Ideas for YOU! There is still time to make Valentine’s Weekend a win. It's nice when Valentine's Day lands on a weekend because you can s.t.r.e.t.c.h. out the romance over three days! Here…